Quiz: Facts About Teen Driving

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Learning to drive is one of the highlights of the teenage years. For teens, the added independence can’t come soon enough. For parents, it might be a little different story. We know how much you worry about your kids, which is why we’d like to bring you up to speed on some key facts about teen drivers.

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Question 1 of 9

1. Question

What time of day do most fatal teen crashes occur?

2-5 p.m.

6-9 a.m.

9 p.m. to midnight

9 a.m. to noon

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Most teen crashes occur between 9 p.m. and midnight. That’s why states have implemented curfew requirements as a part of GDL Laws.

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Most teen crashes occur between 9 p.m. and midnight. That’s why states have implemented curfew requirements as a part of GDL Laws.

Question 2 of 9

2. Question

True or False: having just one additional teen passenger in the car can significantly increase the chances of an accident?

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False

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It’s true. Having just one additional teen passenger in the car can increase the chances of an accident.

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It’s true. Having just one additional teen passenger in the car can increase the chances of an accident.

Question 3 of 9

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What time of the year are teens most likely to be involved in a fatal crash?

Spring

Summer

Fall

Winter

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Teens are more likely to be involved in fatal crashes during the summer months, partly because school is out. This presents more opportunities to drive longer distances.

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Teens are more likely to be involved in fatal crashes during the summer months, partly because school is out. This presents more opportunities to drive longer distances.

Question 4 of 9

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On which type of roads do more fatal teen crashes occur?

Rural

Urban

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Teens are more likely to crash on rural roads. These types of roads can have more dangers, such as sharp curves and poor visibility, compared to urban streets.

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Teens are more likely to crash on rural roads. These types of roads can have more dangers, such as sharp curves and poor visibility, compared to urban streets.

Question 5 of 9

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What is the leading cause of death for American teens?

Drug Overdoses

Cancer

Suicide

Car Crashes

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Car crashes are the leading cause of death for American teens.

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Car crashes are the leading cause of death for American teens.

Question 6 of 9

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How much higher is the crash rate for teens ages 16-19 than drivers 20 and older?

3 times

10 times

18 times

25 times

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that teens ages 16-19 are 3 times more likely to get in a crash than drivers 20 and older.

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that teens ages 16-19 are 3 times more likely to get in a crash than drivers 20 and older.

Question 7 of 9

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How many teens died in motor vehicle crashes in 2014?

11,724

5,689

2,623

8,225

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2,623 teens died in motor vehicle crashes in 2014 according to NHTSA. That accounts for about 8 percent of all fatalities.

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2,623 teens died in motor vehicle crashes in 2014 according to NHTSA. That accounts for about 8 percent of all fatalities.

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True or false: teens are more likely to be involved in fatal crashes during the week.

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False

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Teens are more likely to be involved in fatal crashes on weekends.

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Teens are more likely to be involved in fatal crashes on weekends.

Question 9 of 9

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Whose driving behavior are teens most likely to imitate?

Friends

Racing/professional drivers

A driving instructor

A parent or guardian

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Children start picking up on their parent’s driving habits at a very young age. You may want to think twice before you slip through that red light.

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Children start picking up on their parent’s driving habits at a very young age. You may want to think twice before you slip through that red light.